Manager, Care Services

Care Services Manager

The ALS Association is the largest ALS organization in the world, funding global research collaborations, assisting people with ALS and their families through its nationwide network of care and certified clinical care centers, and advocating for better public policies for people with ALS. The mission of the ALS Association is to make ALS livable and cure it.

About the role

The Care Services Manager is responsible for developing professional and community relationships that will enable the Association to provide care and support to those living with ALS. As the Care Services Manager you will be responsible for the management of care services programs which may include but not limited to ensuring the uniform delivery of high quality, consistent services for individuals with ALS and their families or supervising of care services staff within an assigned territory area. The Care Services Manager will also facilitate education, information, benefit, and clinical resource navigation assistance to persons diagnosed with ALS and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Conducts specialized care consultations and needs assessments for people living with ALS caregivers, and families experiencing complex needs/situations or expertise area
• Actively manage a portfolio of clients, assuring client and caregiver needs are met within the capabilities of The ALS Association. May manage field staff in assigned territory to ensure that people living with ALS, caregivers, families are receiving the programs and services they need
• Coordinate referrals to and partnerships with healthcare providers and community agencies
• Evaluate, facilitate (as needed) and ensure the effectiveness of support groups in meeting the needs of the ALS community
• In collaboration with the CS Director and Managing Director plan the implementation of the program outcomes and evaluation process
• Ensure quarterly contact/engagement with those living with ALS and/or their caregivers
• Document all pertinent engagements with persons living with ALS, family, caregivers, or other healthcare professionals and ensure Care Services staff is documenting all engagements as per Care Services Standards
• Responsible for educating and informing the general public and professionals about the nature of ALS, its management, related research, and the services and mission of The ALS Association
• Serve as a member of the ALS Clinic multidisciplinary team and function as the liaison between the clinic and The Association; develop and maintain clinic relationships through ongoing interactions with clinic directors and team
• Provide professional in-service educational programs to ALSA staff and healthcare professionals such as: home health and hospice agencies, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) providers, and Skilled Nursing Facilities
• Participate in continuing education seminars, workshops, and conferences as available and necessary to gain knowledge on related topics
• Provide mentoring opportunities to new staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience in social work, case management, health administration, allied and public health, nursing, or a related area required
• Minimum of Four years of related professional experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated ability to utilize management skills such as problem-solving, solid reasoning, critical thinking, budget/program planning, performance improvement, organizational planning, implementing, and monitoring performance standards
• Knowledge of ALS is a plus, but not required
• Experience with progressive neurodegenerative disease
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, patient assessments skills, planning and case management preferred

Pay

PAY TRANSPARENCY: The ALS Association's pay range for this position is $50,649 - $79,346. The ALS Association has compensation ranges for various work locations throughout the United States, allowing us to compensate employees competitively and consistently in diverse geographic markets. The above-listed listed range shows prospective compensation for this role; the appropriate range will be established by what is eventually determined to be the candidate's primary work location. Various factors, including the complexity and significance of the role, job duties/requirements, relevant experience and abilities, and primary work location, determine individual compensation. Compensation ranges are evaluated and typically adjusted on a regular basis. Offers are made within the compensation range that is in effect at the time of the job offer. The Association may, at its discretion, offer merit-based increases tied to individual performance.